New Zealand halves public transport fares amid soaring inflation, fuel prices March 15, 2022 New Zealand has halved prices for public transport in response to soaring fuel costs sparked by the war in Ukraine. Its Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the call saying the “global energy crisis has quickly become acute”. However, her government has been criticised for the rising cost of living even before the war started, with [...]
Old Mutual: South African savings firm reports subdued growth after pandemic woes March 15, 2022 South African-based investment group Old Mutual experienced subdued growth in 2021 as the country’s economy bounced back from the pandemic. The company’s CEO announced its gross flow increased four per cent to R194.8bn (£9.8m) following a spike in sales over the course of last year. The pandemic however led to it paying out hundreds of [...]
EP: 117 Cheltenham Festival — Day 2, Wednesday March 14, 2022 Ladies Day at the Cheltenham Festival sees the eagerly awaited clash in the Champion Chase plus the return to the unique Cross Country fences for the brilliant Tiger Roll Our guests today are Davy Russell, John Dance, Max McNeill and Lucinda Russell City A.M. racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the seven race card at Prestbury Park. Hosted [...]
Home Office under investigation for searching hundreds of migrants’ phones March 14, 2022 The Home Office is under investigation after migration officers took data from hundreds of mobile phones seized from migrants who crossed the English Channel. As first reported by Sky News as part of a freedom of information request, the case relates to 850 individuals who were part of a departmental programme called Project Sunshine. It [...]
Four months later: Telecom Italia starts talks with KKR following £9bn bid March 14, 2022 Four months after the first approach, Italy’s biggest phone firm Telecom Italia has said it will finally start formal talks with US fund KKR to assess its €10.8bn (£9bn) swoop.
Russian aviation on brink as Bermuda revokes 745 plane licenses, half of country’s fleet March 14, 2022 Bermuda is preparing to revoke the licenses of 745 Russian planes, a move which could ground half the country's entire fleet.
Bitcoin holds at $39k as EU prepares crypto legislation vote March 14, 2022 The price of Bitcoin has been flat over the past 24 hours, currently sitting at around $39k as Ethereum hangs on to $2,500.
EP: 116 Cheltenham Festival – Day 1, Tuesday March 14, 2022 Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival features the Champion Hurdle and the return of current champion Honeysuckle, with the Supreme Novices Hurdle, plus the Arkle Chase further highlights on a brilliant opening day’s racing Our guests today are David Pipe, Lucinda Russell & Max McNeill City A.M. racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the first day’s action [...]
Be part of something glorious this summer March 14, 2022 | Sponsored The Qatar Goodwood Festival, which takes place from Tuesday 26 July to Saturday 30 July, is one of the undisputed highlights of the British sporting and social calendar. The world-famous five-day festival, affectionately known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’, presents spellbinding sport to the backdrop of the rolling Sussex Downs. To whet the appetite for an exquisite week [...]
Life insurance giant Phoenix Group announces record £1.5bn intake for financial year March 14, 2022 One of the largest providers of life insurance in the UK, the Phoenix Group, has announced record financial results for 2021, taking in £1.7bn. The firm surpassed its target of £1.5bn in the last 12 months, with its board announcing a new policy dividend increase of three per cent. Phoenix had a strong performance in [...]